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Why will the stars wear black in the Golden Globes? At the end of December, rumors began to circulate that the Golden Globes red carpet would be experiencing a blackout: many stars were grouped in search of totally black dresses and suits to make a statement against the epidemic of sexual harassment in the entertainment industry and beyond.

At first, there were only suggestions here and there on social media, but the rumor began to build, and on January 2, it was revealed in New York Times that the coordinated effort in the locker room was part of a larger and more organized campaign called Time & # 39; s Up.

With more than 300 figures in the entertainment industry signed (including, from the left, Reese Witherspoon, America Ferrera and Nicole Kidman), the initiative has as an objective to combat sexual harassment, assault and inequality for women in all types of workplaces. It has raised more than $ 15 million for a legal defense fund for people who have suffered harassment in the workplace (to donate, visit their GoFundMe page) and is encouraging women and men to dress in black at the Globes as a sign of unity and power. [19659004] What stars will wear black in the Golden Globes? Stars like Allison Janney, Saoirse Ronan and Gal Gadot confirmed this week at the Palm Springs International Film Festival that they will wear black, and stylists on social media confirm that the men, including Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson and Edgar Ramirez, they will wear black.

And although many stylists have kept quiet about exactly what to expect, The Hollywood Reporter has noticed a run on all black dresses in designer showrooms, citing an advertiser saying "All requests we have received so far have been in black, "and another that says" We have had some custom pieces in the works that we have husband an ad to switch to the SAG Awards or the Critics' Awards. "

Many stars immediately showed their support, with Eva Longoria telling the New York Times that most of the women planned to participate.

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"This is a moment of solidarity, not fashionable," he said. adding: "For years, we have sold these awards as women, with our dresses and colors and our beautiful faces and our glamor, this time, the industry can not expect us to increase and turn, that's not what this time is about."

[19659004] How else are the stars that show support for Time & # 39; s Up? Many stars use specially made pins, which Witherspoon ordered to design the stylist Arianne Phillips, to draw attention to the cause. According to The Hollywood Reporter, celebrities are also encouraging fashion brands to donate to the legal defense fund Time & # 39; s Up. (Many stars have also donated significant amounts of their own money to the fund. )

To donate to the Legal Defense Fund of Time & # 39; s Up, which will provide subsidized legal assistance to women and men from all industries that have suffered sexual harassment, assault or abuse on the spot of work, visit his GoFundMe page. Learn more about Time & # 39; s Up, a women's entertainment organization that combats sexual harassment and inequality, on its website.

How did designers, stylists and glam squads respond? Many stylists, including Ilaria Urbinati (who plays Shailene Woodley), Karla Welch (who works with Olivia Wilde) and Christina Erlich (Laura Dern's stylist), immediately showed their support on social networks. Others, including Kate Young (a stylist from Dakota Johnson), saw on Instagram some more festive options, but also included glimpses of funny shoes and claws, which is where many stars are expected to make a statement.

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WWD reports that many designers were asked to re-dress the dresses originally chosen in black. One of those designers was Naeem Khan, whose gold dress for presenter Christina Hendricks will appear in black on the red carpet. "This was a great challenge," Khan said. "The logistics of doing it and sending it is difficult, but I know it will be worth it. [The gown] has been redesigned in a manner specific to his personality and the empowered message we are sending for the night."

Makeup artists and stylists unofficially shared that they were excited about the challenge of coming up with beautiful and creative looks against the similar color palette. And we will see the results of his hard work on the red carpet later.

The 75 annual Golden Globes are presented live at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday. The program is broadcast at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.